Maintenance Worker - Parks (Hiring Incentive: $1,000)

Position Summary: Maintains parks including open spaces, athletic fields, facilities, and playgrounds and supports special events.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Under general supervision, performs full-level manual labor or mechanical duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Maintains grounds by mowing, edging, and trimming park areas; removing weeds and trimming flower beds; fertilizing; performing irrigation checks and repairs; replacing fences; repairing structures; and cleaning trails.
• Maintains athletic fields by trimming fields; ensuring proper watering; setting bases and shaving fields; dragging fields; marking lines; and aerating and applying chemicals for weeds and pests. 
• Performs trash pickup and inspects assigned areas for damage/vandalism.
• Maintains and repairs facilities and park amenities, shelters, buildings, playgrounds, etc. including painting, repairing, replacing, and cleaning.
• Performs vehicle, equipment, and tool maintenance for work assignments.
• Supports other divisions with special events and projects as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Six (6) months of general landscaping.

Additional experience in the below areas preferred:

• Plumbing or irrigation systems.
• Landscaping, including maintenance and design.
• Tree planting, pruning, and removal.
• Similar position in municipal or government environment.
• Manual labor roles, including mowing and general maintenance tasks.

Licenses or Certifications in lieu of experience:

• Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator license through Texas Department of Agriculture
• Certified Arborist Certification through the International Society of Arboriculture
• Irrigation and/or Backflow License through Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Certified Pool Operators and/or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification
• Certified Professional Turf Manager certification through TexasTurfgrass Association
• Commercial Drivers License through Texas Department of Public Safety

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 

Conditions of Employment: Must submit and pass a pre-employment drug, pre-placement medical examination and the job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

Licenses and Certifications: None.

Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by his/her direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Landscape maintenance procedures, general cleaning materials and processes; hand and power tools; and basic personal protective equipment.

Skilled in: Operating assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner; performing work accurately and thoroughly; taking and following verbal and written instructions; communicating with supervisors and peers; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran' s status, genetics, or job type.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to climb and descend stairs, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking, hiking, and/or climbing in and through operational areas to identify situations, problems, or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment.   Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Employees work primarily in the field and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road and/or land hazards, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.